Absentee ballots available

Absentee ballots are now available for the September 19 state primary. Applications must be received no later than noon on Monday, September 18.

If you are unable to vote in person on election day due to a permanent disability and require an absentee ballot, applications are always available. You must file a new application each year with the clerk's office. If you are going to be out of town for an extended period of time such as for college or if you are certain you will be out of town on election day, you or a family member can apply for an absentee ballot before the election. Ballots can be voted through the mail or in person at the clerk's office.

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 19. Voting takes place in the Houghton School gymnasium. If you have any questions regarding absentee voting call Town Clerk Melanie Clark at (978) 422-8111. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.